LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- On Saturday, fans will cheer on a former professional wrestler from Louisville who is in the fight of his life.
All proceeds from Saturday's Ohio Valley Wrestling event will benefit Matt Cappotelli as he battles brain cancer for the second time.
Cappotelli gained national fame after he won a reality show to earn a WWE contract, but his in-ring career was cut short by his first bout with brain tumors.
Ten years into remission, the brain cancer is back and a portion is inoperable, but Cappotelli still coaches and mentors young wrestlers in Louisville at OVW.
On Saturday, many of his former students and famous wrestling friends will come together in his honor.
"The fans can expect expect tomorrow to have a wonderful show, a real family-oriented show to bring your wife, kids, grandma or grandfather and have a great time for a great cause to help a great person," said professional wrestler Al Snow.
The event is taking place at Davis Arena at 4400 Shepherdsville Road in Louisville. There will be a 5:30 p.m. meet-and-greet. The bell time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and every penny is expected to go toward Cappotelli's medical expenses.
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